{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Empowered Money Girl","title":"SE01EP45 - From Military to Business: Navigating Financial Challenges as an Entrepreneur","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2021,"description":"In this episode of Empowered Money Girl, host Josette Mandela interviews Katie Bigelow, a former military member turned entrepreneur who founded Mettle Ops. Katie shares her journey from the military to starting a business from her kitchen table, the challenges of navigating financial hurdles, and the importance of creating a supportive work environment. She emphasizes the significance of financial independence for women, the realities of being a business owner, and the necessity of living within one's means to avoid debt. Katie's insights provide valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and women seeking financial empowerment.\nTakeaways\nKatie Bigelow transitioned from military service to entrepreneurship.\nStarting a business can begin from humble beginnings, like a kitchen table.\nFinancial challenges are common in government contracting.\nThe journey of entrepreneurship involves continuous learning and adaptation.\nCreating a supportive work environment enhances employee satisfaction and productivity.\nLiving within your means is crucial for financial independence.\nAvoiding debt is a key principle for financial stability.\nWomen should seek to develop technical skills for better job opportunities.\nBalancing family life and work is achievable with the right mindset.\nFinancial education and planning are essential for long-term success.\nConnect with Katie: \nI hope you enjoy this episode!\n Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.\n – Josette and the The Empowered Money Girl podcast team\nVisit Josette’s website here: http://www.josettemandela.com/\nListen to The Empowered Money Girl on these podcast platforms:\n Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61pX81PVR5wWKuwVeku1MK\n Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-money-girl/id1828162793\n Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/110858f4-ca71-492a-8f92-be8a140c87a1/the-empowered-money-girl\n#FinancialConfidence #WomenEmpowerment...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rM4bd463g_QsrW7beCAVUaYuWbWyc5EyRJB3lEOxFfU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zOGU1/Mjc5NzhkNzFmOTRk/MjE3NWRmYTA4ZGIw/YjNlYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}